Family tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ Brixham woman killed in Brewery Lane collision

The family of a woman who died following a collision in Brixham have paid tribute to her, describing her as kind-hearted and always willing to help others.

Lyn Anthistle, 69, from Brixham, was pronounced dead at the scene after a collision involving an articulated lorry on Brewery Lane at around 3.40pm on Wednesday 21 January.

Her daughter, Mary-Anne Allwood, said her mother was a “down-to-earth woman” who took time to listen to and care for those around her.

She said: “My mum was such a kind-hearted, down-to-earth woman who would take time and care to listen and help others.

“We, as a family, are totally broken and it still does not feel real that she has been taken in such tragic circumstances.”

Ms Allwood also thanked those who have shared messages of support and urged anyone with information to come forward.

“We appreciate all the lovely comments from those who knew her and appeal to anyone who may have even the smallest piece of information, even if you think it feels irrelevant, to please contact the police,” she said. “We need to know what happened.”

Police said enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.

Anyone with relevant information or dash-cam footage is asked to contact police via their website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 50260017218.